Here's how the two AAEON edge AI box PCs compare on the three aspects you asked about:
BOXER-8741AI vs BOXER-8752AI — Ethernet & Cooling
| Attribute | BOXER-8741AI | BOXER-8752AI |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet ports | 4 | 9 (8 with PoE) |
| Fastest Ethernet speed | 25GbE | 5GbE |
| Cooling | Fan (active) | Fanless |
aaeon.com +1aaeon.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=4”aaeon.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=9, io.poe_port_count=8”
Key takeaways:
- Ethernet port count: The BOXER-8752AI has more ports — 9 Ethernet ports total, of which 8 are PoE-capable — versus 4 on the BOXER-8741AI. aaeon.com +1aaeon.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=4”aaeon.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=9, io.poe_port_count=8”
- Fastest Ethernet speed: The BOXER-8741AI wins here with a 25GbE maximum, compared to 5GbE on the BOXER-8752AI. aaeon.com +1aaeon.com ↗“io.max_ethernet_speed=25GbE”aaeon.com ↗“io.max_ethernet_speed=5GbE”
- Cooling: They differ in approach — the BOXER-8741AI uses fan-based (active) cooling, while the BOXER-8752AI is fanless. aaeon.com +1aaeon.com ↗“thermal.cooling=Fan”aaeon.com ↗“thermal.cooling=Fanless”
In short: if you need raw bandwidth on fewer links, the BOXER-8741AI's 25GbE ports are the stronger choice; if you need to connect and power many PoE devices in a dust- or noise-sensitive deployment, the fanless BOXER-8752AI with its 8 PoE ports fits better.